Join us for beautiful fall colors at The Barn Run
Welcome to the start of something extraordinary. Special Needs Charity Inc. is excited to host the inaugural The Barn Run on Oct. 18, 2026. Our organization’s mission is to enrich and support the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. For our debut race, we are proud to dedicate event proceeds to the St. Louis Center in Chelsea, Michigan — a vibrant, intentional community that has provided residential care and unparalleled support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for decades.
The Barn
343 E Grand River Rd
Williamston, MI 48895 US
Events
5K Run/Walk
2K Fall Color Run/Walk with the St. Louis residents
Amish-Built Barn Visit & Supporters of the St. Louis Center
Price Increase
5K Run/Walk
2K Fall Color Run/Walk with the St. Louis residents
EVENT PRICING
5K and 2K Entry Fee: $30 until Sept. 30 (t-shirt guaranteed).
$35 from Oct. 1-16 (t-shirt available as supplies last).
$40 race day, online registration only, t-shirt not guaranteed.
Ages 18 and under will receive a $10 discount off their entry fee, applied automatically during checkout.
If you'd like to support the St. Louis Center but do not want to run/walk, please join us for a visit at the Amish Built Barn. Cost is $30 per family and includes one t-shirt.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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T-shirt: Guaranteed with entries by Oct. 1; available after that date as supplies last.
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Finisher Medal: We are excited to offer an inaugural medal to all participants in both the 2K and 5K events.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, Oct. 17 at the barn location (343 E Grand River Rd, Williamston, MI 48895) between 1-5 p.m.,
You may pick up packets for friends and family.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Please line up at 8:55 am for the National Anthem led by the residents of the St. Louis Center.
The 5K will start at 9 a.m.
The 2K will start at 9:10 a.m.
RESULTS
The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Results will be available immediately after you finish the race.
Scan the QR code near the finish line to pull up your results.
AWARDS
5K run/walk awards:
Top Male and Femal Overall winner, Masters, and Senior
Top 3 for each age group:
Male/Female (12 & under, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+).
Please note there are no awards for the 2k participants, finisher medals only.
Donations support the St. Louis Center - a caring residential community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
$13,708
Raised of $20,000
Want to Run for FREE?!
Donate $100 and you'll receive a FREE entry! The discounted entry fee for donations of $75 is $25.
Free entry is valid until Sept. 30; then it's a $30 discount off the entry fee with a $100 donation.
Steps to receive your free/discounted entry:
1. Choose Sign Up and follow the steps to register for the race.
2. You will be routed to the Donation page during registration; choose the donation level.
3. Your discounted/free entry will be reflected in the cart during checkout.
* Please note, if you go to the Donation page first and enter the donation, the discount will not be applied for a free entry. You must register by choosing Sign Up first.
Thank you for your support!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Water Station Sponsor
Water Station Sponsor
Water Station Sponsor
Course Direction Marker Sponsor
Course Direction Marker Sponsor
Course Direction Marker Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsor
Runner Medical Support
In-Kind Sponsor
Cider and Doughnuts
In-Kind Sponsor
Coffee
In-Kind Sponsor
Emergency Service Truck
In-Kind Sponsor
Race Safety & Traffic Control
